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Venipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon from the Venipede evolution line. This guide covers Venipede’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Venipede guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Venipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is the first stage of the Venipede evolution line and is known for its poisonous feelers, quick movement and evolution into Whirlipede.
Competitive Overview
Venipede is usually more important as an early evolution than as a final competitive option. It can still use its Bug and Poison typing, poison pressure and Speed Boost when available to support lower-level or specialized formats.
Venipede’s biggest strengths are access to Poison-type attacks, status pressure and its place in the Scolipede evolution line. Its biggest issues are low base stats and weaknesses to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Venipede, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Venipede
National Dex
#0543
Type
Bug / Poison
Species
Centipede Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
11.7 lbs / 5.3 kg
5.3 kg
Abilities
Poison Point, Swarm, Speed Boost
Venipede has low early-stage stats, but it has enough Speed and utility to support the start of the Scolipede line. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Whirlipede and then Scolipede.
Venipede uses Bug, Poison and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Venipede’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A basic Poison-type attack that can poison the target and fits Venipede’s early-game role.
A reliable Bug-type attack that gives Venipede a useful same-type damage option.
A useful support move that can poison opposing Pokemon when they switch in.
A Poison-type physical attack that can land critical hits and pressure Fairy or Grass-type Pokemon.
A Bug-type attack associated with the Venipede line in earlier games.
A Poison-type attack that becomes stronger against poisoned targets.
A defensive move that can help Venipede scout opponents and buy turns.
A Speed-boosting move that can help Venipede move first in some formats.
Venipede can learn Bug, Poison, Normal and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Venipede’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Venipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but weaknesses to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type attacks.
Type
Bug / Poison
Weaknesses
Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy
Immunity
None
Venipede’s abilities support poison pressure, Bug-type offense and speed-based strategies depending on the game and format.
May poison an opposing Pokemon that makes contact with Venipede. This can punish physical attackers and create extra pressure over time.
Powers up Bug-type moves when Venipede is low on HP. This can make Bug-type attacks more dangerous late in a battle.
Raises Speed at the end of each turn when available as a hidden ability. This can help the Venipede line build momentum over time.
Venipede is part of the Venipede evolution line. Venipede evolves into Whirlipede at Level 22, and Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at Level 30.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Venipede at Level 22
Stage 3
Evolves from Whirlipede at Level 30
Venipede’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Venipede is obtained by catching a member of the Venipede line or evolving through Venipede, Whirlipede and Scolipede.
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon White |
Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 20 and Lostlorn Forest. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 20 and Lostlorn Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 6. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 6. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Route 4. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Route 4. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Forest of Focus. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Forest of Focus. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Wild Zone 5. Venipede can also appear through the Venipede line in Lumiose City. |
| Game | Where to Find Venipede |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Venipede. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Venipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon.
Venipede is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type moves.
Venipede evolves into Whirlipede at Level 22, and Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at Level 30.
Venipede’s abilities are Poison Point, Swarm and Speed Boost as its hidden ability.
Venipede’s best moves often include Poison Sting, Bug Bite, Toxic Spikes, Poison Tail, Steamroller, Venoshock, Protect and Agility.
Venipede can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when taking advantage of its Bug and Poison typing, abilities and evolution line.
The most common way to get Venipede is to catch it in games where it appears, then evolve it into Whirlipede at Level 22.
No, Venipede does not have a confirmed Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or regional form.
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